Choose hack_me 2
Choose hack_me 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. hack_me 2 launched in 2017.
hack_me 2 vs Overhack
hack_me 2 and Overhack both land in Indie, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam. hack_me 2 (2017) is 1 year older than Overhack (2018). Overhack is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than hack_me 2 (1.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Overhack
Choose Overhack if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Overhack launched in 2018.
Both hack_me 2 and Overhack sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 hack_me 2 |  Overhack | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Action, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50.4% positive (113 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | EasyWays Team | EasyWays Team |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- hack_me 2 (2017) is 1 year older than Overhack (2018).
- Overhack is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than hack_me 2 (1.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- hack_me 2 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Overhack has no Deck rating yet.
hack_me 2 vs Overhack — FAQ
- Should I play hack_me 2 or Overhack first?
- If you want chronology, hack_me 2 (2017) came out before Overhack (2018). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are hack_me 2 and Overhack similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.